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$509+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai, China

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DTT — SHA
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,048
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$509
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,296
From Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:30 amDTW - PVG
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/301:10 pmPVG - DTW
3 stops35h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,021
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:30 amDTW - PVG
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Wed 9/243:55 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops40h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/2$1,104
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/129:00 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1010:50 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,118
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:00 amDTW - PVG
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/2512:10 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop18h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:03 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/911:30 amSHA - DTW
3 stops34h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:26 amDTW - PVG
1 stop21h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/296:10 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,219
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/284:04 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops20h 31mANA
Mon 5/261:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops29h 15mANA
Deal found 4/2$1,232
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/287:00 amDTW - PVG
2 stops24h 45mJapan Airlines
Tue 5/279:05 amPVG - DTW
2 stops44h 13mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,250
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/75:10 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops35h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 9/1112:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops31h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/911:00 amDTW - PVG
Nonstop14h 45mDelta
Thu 4/173:45 pmPVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/2$1,287
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/218:29 amDTW - PVG
2 stops39h 41mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/45:40 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops43h 12mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3$1,386
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:30 amDTW - PVG
1 stop20h 45mChina Eastern
Fri 5/91:10 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop22h 08mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/2$1,455

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

5:30 am-1:25 am

2 stops31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/30

1:10 pm-12:38 pm

3 stops35h 28m

$1,021

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

9:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops40h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

3:55 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops40h 25m

$1,104

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

9:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/10

10:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,118

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/25

12:10 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$1,170

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

3:03 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops35h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/9

11:30 am-10:07 am

3 stops34h 37m

$1,211

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

4:19 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/26

5:00 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop32h 56m

$1,222

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/28

4:04 pm-12:35 am

2 stops20h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/26

1:35 am-6:50 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$1,232

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/28

7:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

9:05 am-5:18 pm

2 stops44h 13m

$1,250

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

5:10 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/11

12:35 am-8:22 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$1,265

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/13

8:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/20

3:45 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,291

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA from Detroit to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
842 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai. On average, All airports has 2 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 4 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,104. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,118 and $1,170, respectively. Air Canada is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Shanghai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Japan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $616. Delta flights start at $638 while deals on American Airlines start at $652 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Shanghai is generally $2,020, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $633. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay $1,118 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$418Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,175Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$1,607Average$1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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